Powertrain Calibration Engineer — Drivability & Tuning Lead

Tata Technologies; Mount Vernon (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Technologies is seeking an onsite engineer to calibrate engines and improve drivability as a complete system. You'll join offsite test trips and collaborate with integration teams onsite, acting as an extension of those teams to refine performance.

Key activities include tuning acceleration, low-speed handling, cold start, cruise control, altitude adaptation, and torque limits, with heavy emphasis on CAN communication and system integration across engine, transmission, and driveline.

Qualifications

• Strong engine calibration experience.
• Hands-on vehicle testing and tuning background.
• Deep understanding of engine–transmission–driveline interaction.
• CAN/J1939 and system integration knowledge.
• Drivability-focused mindset.
• Comfort working onsite and in the field.
• Experience with commercial trucks.

Responsibilities

• Calibrate engine for drivability and fuel efficiency.
• Tune gear shifts and idle/torque strategies.
• Perform cold start tuning and altitude adaptation.
• Validate cruise control and idle performance.
• Coordinate with transmission and axle teams.
• Joint testing with offsite test trips.
• System integration including CAN communication.
• Support field testing and data analysis.
• Act as an extension of integration teams onsite.

Skills

Engine calibration

Vehicle testing

Drivetrain interaction

CAN/J1939

Drivability mindset

On-site work

Truck experience

Job description

Tata Technologies is seeking an onsite engineer to calibrate engines and improve drivability as a complete system. You'll join offsite test trips and collaborate with integration teams onsite, acting as an extension of those teams to refine performance.

Key activities include tuning acceleration, low-speed handling, cold start, cruise control, altitude adaptation, and torque limits, with heavy emphasis on CAN communication and system integration across engine, transmission, and driveline.